Kenneth Lee Kruse, age 69 of Portage, WI died on Friday December 12, 2014 unexpectedly at his daughter Kelly (Wayne) School's house in Portage from a pulmonary embolism. Ken was born on December 5, 1945 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI to Milton and Esther (Lueck) Kruse. Ken's interests were hunting, fishing, anything outdoors, taking his two dog's on nature walks, farming, , Cooking, Playing sheepshead, John Wayne and enjoying a good laugh. He also looked forward to his summer vacation in Colorado with his sister Pat and brother-in-law Richard Margis. Kenneth is survived by his children John (Lori) Kruse; Jeanne (Scott) Schnieberg; Michael (Jodi) Kruse; Kelly (Wayne) School. Grandchildren; Justin and Brittany Kruse, Julie, Nathan, Jack Schnieberg, Crystal Kruse; His Siblings: Pat (Richard) Margis,; Keith Kruse, nephews; Ed Haseltine, Jerry Berger, Shawn Berger, nieces Sandy Lovato, Sheri Gore, Donna Rael, Pam Berger. Ken was preceded by his parents, Son, Kevin Kruse; Brother, Jerry Berger; Sister Sharon Haseltine. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Portage, WI Service Details. Visitation

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